EP 82: Melissa Perello

<p>Chef Melissa Perello of Octavia and Frances has built a career on knowing exactly when to push forward and when to pull back. Seventeen years, two San Francisco restaurants, and an upcoming bakery later, she joins Alice Cheng on this episode of <em>Hospitality On The Rise</em> to share her journey: from stepping into an intimidating executive chef role at just twenty-four, through a two-year break that reshaped her entire cooking philosophy, to opening her own restaurant and eventually a second. Melissa opens up about burnout, the pressure of taking over another chef’s kitchen, and why she’s now backing her own pastry chef in launching a brand-new bakery.</p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p>- Instagram - Melissa Perello: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/m_perello/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/m_perello/</a></p><p>- Instagram - Culinary Agents⁠⁠⁠⁠: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/</a></p><p>- Full Transcript⁠: <a href="https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-82-melissa-perello" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-82-melissa-perello</a></p><p><br></p><p>************</p><p>Remember, success looks different for everyone in hospitality. No two paths are the same. If you have a leader or a topic you want to hear about, email media@culinaryagents.com.</p><p>Hospitality On The Rise is brought to you by Culinary Agents, connecting top talent with employers since 2012. Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity, join us at <a href="https://www.CulinaryAgents.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CulinaryAgents.com</a>.</p><p>For more inspiration, subscribe to Hospitality On The Rise and visit <a href="https://HospitalityCareerPaths.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HospitalityCareerPaths.com</a>, a free platform by Culinary Agents.</p><p>Thanks for tuning in! Remember to like, follow, and subscribe. And if you loved this episode, share it with someone who could use a little inspiration.</p>